Lollipop Chainsaw RePOP Surpasses 200,000 Units Sold, Proving a Resurgence for the Classic Action Title
Released late last year, Lollipop Chainsaw RePOP has reportedly exceeded 200,000 units sold, demonstrating significant market success. Despite initial launch challenges including technical issues and censorship controversies, the game's sales figures clearly indicate strong player demand.
Developed originally by Grasshopper Manufacture (renowned for titles like No More Heroes), Lollipop Chainsaw is a vibrant action hack-and-slash game. Players assume the role of a chainsaw-wielding cheerleader battling hordes of zombies. While the original developer didn't oversee the remaster, Dragami Games delivered a polished experience with enhanced visuals and quality-of-life improvements.
This sales milestone, achieved several months after the September 2024 release across current and last-gen consoles, and PC, was announced by Dragami Games via a recent tweet.
Celebrating Success: Lollipop Chainsaw RePOP's Sales Triumph
The game casts players as Juliet Starling, a San Romero High cheerleader who uncovers her zombie-hunting heritage amidst a school-wide undead invasion. Fast-paced, hack-and-slash combat, utilizing Juliet's trusty chainsaw, is reminiscent of titles like Bayonetta.
The original 2012 release on PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 achieved even greater success, selling over one million copies. This initial popularity was likely fueled by the unique collaboration between Goichi Suda and James Gunn (Guardians of the Galaxy director), who contributed to the game's compelling narrative.
While future plans, such as additional content or a potential sequel, remain unannounced, Lollipop Chainsaw RePOP's strong sales are encouraging for remasters of similar niche titles. This positive trend is further supported by the recent release of Shadows of the Damned: Hella Remastered, another Grasshopper Manufacture title updated for modern platforms.
